When canning blueberries, wash the blueberries, rinse, drain, and remove stems. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, pack into hot canning jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Process in a boiling...
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Canning pumpkin puree isn’t recommended because its density interferes with proper heat penetration. An alternative is to cut and blanch 1-inch pumpkin cubes and hot-pack them into canning jars....
Pressure canning is the safest method of processing vegetable broth or stock. To make broth, combine vegetables in a large stockpot, simmer for 2 hours, remove vegetables with a slotted spoon, and...
Canning gumbo starts by making the gumbo with okra, shrimp, veggies, and spices. Once cooked, ladle the gumbo into hot canning jars, leaving ½ inch headspace, then process in a pressure canner for...
Pizza sauce is safe for water bath canning when it contains lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid. Peel fresh tomatoes, puree, and bring them to a boil with onions and spices. Ladle the prepared sauce...
When home canning 3 bean salads, blanch the fresh beans before soaking all of the ingredients in a pickling brine with lemon and vinegar. Marinate the mixture for 12-14 hours before packing and...